The Student News Site of Saratoga High School

The Saratoga Falcon
Mothers of middle and high school students from across the Bay Area listen to MomsConnect 2024 panelists on Sept. 22.
Safine among panelists for non-profit Chai with Moms inaugural event
October 10, 2024
Ward talks to a representative from Hult International Business School as part of a college fair on Sept. 23
The CCC’s services are here to help students through the application process
October 5, 2024
To conserve paper and reduce the risk of cheating, College Board has made the decision to transition toward an almost fully digital testing model for their Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Changes to AP testing procedures set to take effect in 2025
October 5, 2024
“A Dark Future” currently holds three titles: Lift-off Global Network Sessions Official Selection, Official Winners of the One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest and Regeneration International Youth Film Selection.
MAP grade 11 project “A Dark Future” wins International Environmental Film Award
September 29, 2024
During their first meeting on Sept. 12, Slime Club members mix a large bowl of glue with an activator to make slime.
New Slime Club is drawing over 60 members each meeting
September 26, 2024
A screenshot of SHS Fizz where students post content ranging from academics to shower thoughts
New SHS-focused Instagram confessions page stirs concerns
October 4, 2024
The crevice is widening between the ideologies of America’s two leading parties.
Deepening political divides are fragmenting America
September 26, 2024
History classes rely on using reliable sources when discussing political events.
When politics intrude into the classroom
September 26, 2024
Big data corporations like Disney are more involved in data stealing than you may think.
Behind a curtain of ‘transparency,’ many companies process user data undercover
September 25, 2024
A name like that might just give poor X a case of torrential bullying.
Elon Musk cursed his son by naming him X æ A-xii Musk
September 24, 2024
Young NFL stars James Cook and Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrated their breakout campaigns in blowout victories.
Fantasy Football Overview Weeks 1-4: Wild breakout performances and disappointing injuries
October 5, 2024
On Aug. 24, Zhang competes in the 50-meter freestyle in the preliminary round at Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.
Talented swimmer goes to Australia to compete at 2024 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships
September 30, 2024
Freshmen Delsin Dizoglio and Kaylee Ren play physical tic-tac-toe in period 6 P.E.
New mandatory P.E. rule for freshmen goes into effect
September 29, 2024
The Falcons huddle before their first scrimmage of the season against Evergreen on Sept. 5th.
Football team sees hard work pay off as a dominant 42-7 win against the Pioneers places them 2-0 in league
September 29, 2024
In last year’s matchup with Santa Clara, senior Sydney Riera controls the game from the middle of the field.
Field hockey team hopes to find improvement during rebuild
September 24, 2024
The balance of power at the school sites is heavily outweighed by the district.
Staff editorial: As the board levels up on district office personnel, LG and SHS staff suffer negative impacts
October 10, 2024
The Monopoly theme is a mere shadow of what it could have been.
This year’s Homecoming theme for the senior class is a major disappointment
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris represents the U.S. in international politics.
Kamala Harris brings long-awaited and indispensable gender and ethnic representation to U.S. politics
September 30, 2024
No phone use on campus will prove to be a health and safety hazard.
Cell phones have a healthy and necessary role in schools
September 26, 2024
In the dark reality of social media, family channels have let money and fame blind them.
YouTube Family channels too often lead to child exploitation
September 24, 2024
Real-life image of my friend with AirPods while studying.
Top-10 classical music pieces to take a listen to
October 5, 2024
The library is the perfect place to work
100-word rave: A love letter to tutorials
September 26, 2024
An example of a WeTip poster depicting the impact of negative comments hangs in Meghan Laws’ English classroom.
WeTip posters aim to provide a way to report harassment, bullying and other issues
September 26, 2024
Stationery products from Muji
Top 10 best stationery brands
September 24, 2024
A paper knife is like trying to become an academic weapon — it’s not as magnificent or sustainable as it appears.
New year, new habits: I tried to become an academic weapon
September 24, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Marisa Kingsley
Bookgoround

Local bookstores stay afloat amid COVID-19 restrictions

Marisa Kingsley
March 10, 2021
megan Farrell

Q&A with Megan Farrell: the District’s new Title IX coordinator

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
March 10, 2021
CC podcast

2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast

Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley
February 21, 2021
Connections film poster

In lieu of fall play, drama department’s ‘Connections’ film festival hosts public screenings of student films

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
January 13, 2021
Screen Shot 2020-11-02 at 10

In place of fall play, drama’s film festival seeks to expand student involvement

Marisa Kingsley and Oliver Ye
November 2, 2020
Screenshot 2020-10-10 21

Six candidates make their case for 2 open city council seats

Marisa Kingsley
October 19, 2020
IMG_5118

My cat’s campaign for attention has left me at wit’s end

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2020
ANTI-RACIST-BOOKS-FEAT-1068x623

Anti-Racism task force aims to promote more compassionate, conscientious school environment

Marisa Kingsley
September 18, 2020
IMG_1069

New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning

Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi
September 1, 2020
Ringsted photo

New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department

Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley
August 29, 2020

Cast of ‘Freaky Friday’ continues to rehearse, memorialize the show

Marisa Kingsley
June 27, 2020
image4

After six years, English teach Susanna Ryan says goodbye to SHS as husband gets a new job in Alabama

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2020
Screen Shot 2020-04-28 at 3

Community organizations play vital role in supporting local residents through shelter-in-place orders

Marisa Kingsley
April 28, 2020
IMG_4820

Bread-making is a valuable skill — and one I’m still learning

Marisa Kingsley
April 19, 2020

Not just another statistic: an examination of teen suicide

Marisa Kingsley and Andy Chen
March 9, 2020
File_001

Junior fencer to compete in Junior Olympics

Harshini Velchamy and Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

2010s TV: How the rise in streaming services radically shaped the media landscape

Marisa Kingsley
January 29, 2020

Cast list released for spring musical ‘Freaky Friday’

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
January 27, 2020
IMG_3914

Drama department stages ‘Sense and Sensibility’ to positive reviews

Jessica Wang and Marisa Kingsley
November 22, 2019

How to escape your family like a pro

Marisa Kingsley
November 20, 2019

San Jose grassroots band raises awareness of plights of immigrants

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Senior’s style evolves from hand-me-downs and bolsters confidence

Marisa Kingsley
October 17, 2019

Administration seeks to curb vaping through policy changes

Marisa Kingsley and Tiffany Wang
October 17, 2019

Seeing the bigger picture: AP Art History provides students with valuable analytical techniques

Marisa Kingsley
September 11, 2019

Drama department to tackle another Jane Austen adaptation

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Changing nature of journalism risks credibility and ability to inform

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 11, 2019

Longtime English teacher set to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 28, 2019
head2

After three decades at SHS, English teacher Cathy Head preps to retire

Marisa Kingsley
May 19, 2019
musical

‘The Sound of Music’ proves nostalgic and heartfelt

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
April 29, 2019

CASSY’s new home won’t deter use

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

Seniors continue to pursue artistic passions into college

Marisa Kingsley
April 29, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks audiences, but lacks emotional punch

Marisa Kingsley and Muthu Palaniappan
March 28, 2019

Dog days of summer: how a summer camp taught me more responsibility

Marisa Kingsley
March 27, 2019
fallplay

Cast members pull off challenging ‘Julius Caesar’ production

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
November 27, 2018

Trump administration forces biological gender and ignores transgender identities

Marisa Kingsley
November 27, 2018
thermondcenter

Thermond Drama Center, named after impactful parent, continues to nourish student growth

Marisa Kingsley and Elaine Toh
November 26, 2018

Fall play ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks traditional casting norms

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 16, 2018

Girls’ cross country takes on hilly Crystal Springs

Marisa Kingsley
October 16, 2018

ComedySportz practices begin after recruitment

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
October 15, 2018

When students drop classes, it can lead to large classes, challenges for teachers

Jackson Green and Marisa Kingsley
October 15, 2018

Rapper overdoses shed light on drug problems in music industry

Marisa Kingsley
October 12, 2018

New DJ headlines Back to School dance

Marisa Kingsley
September 17, 2018

Drama department to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ for fall play

Marisa Kingsley and Jessica Wang
September 10, 2018
Load More Stories
Donate to The Saratoga Falcon